Kranken

Kranken is my new main character for Elden Ring and the Tarnished who will finally take me into Shadow of the Erdtree.

This playthrough has no challenge rules, no fixed weapon path, and no obligation to follow a perfectly optimized build. Kranken is built around freedom: heavy weapons, high Strength, brutal attacks, and whatever feels satisfying at the time. Greataxes, great hammers, massive shields, powerstancing, guard counters, stance breaks and questionable tactics are all welcome.

The build will develop naturally throughout the journey. Weapons will be tested before upgrades are committed, plans may change at any moment, and no useful tool will be rejected simply because it makes the game easier. Kranken is allowed to be powerful, unfair and thoroughly overprepared.

The journey begins in Limgrave, continues through the Lands Between, and will eventually lead into the Realm of Shadow. Expect exploration, boss fights, weapon experiments and a heavily armed Tarnished solving most problems through excessive force.